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Ice, Ice Baby
The only way to get through the winter in Canada is to embrace it. Get out there and have fun.…
The Places We Go: Our Current Fave Sites
It’s not that you’re unfaithful, you just like to travel occassionally. We know, and we’re OK with that.
It’s a great big world out there—of websites that is. We actually have a roster of our own savvy favourites that come to our aid all the time. They’re nice to have in our lives (variety being the spice of life and all that).
If when we say ‘online’, you say ‘shopping’, check out etsy.com. It’s a fantastic online marketplace of handmade things to buy
The Mom Stash III
They say a man’s home is his castle.
We moms command a different palace—the family car. And since we spend so much time there, we might as well fortify it with all things we need to do battle. Here’s the latest in our irregular Mom Stash series—tried and tested ideas to equipping your car for any encounter. (We keep a plastic dollar-store basket stocked up and handy for a variety of battles.)
Worth the Trip
They are popping up everywhere. The Beaches, Queen West, North Toronto. Fabulous new shops we’ve found that are run by…
Slow Food Fast
I had a dream last night: a chef in my kitchen, recipe in hand, shopping, chopping and schlepping done. She looked at me and said, “Just cook it.”
Check It Out
“Read it again Mom.”
We know you’d like to but you’re facing a sinkful of dishes, the Everest of all laundry piles and, on top of that, you’ve already read “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” 17 times in the last 24 hours. Kids may love constant repetition but you don’t.
It’s Your Choice
It used to be that the worst kind of plastic was the kind Granny wrapped around her sofa. These days, though, it’s hard to know for sure what the health impacts of our household plastics are.
Pick of the Park
Think your house looks like a hurricane hit? You should see Stanley Park.
Trade Secrets
It’s the time of year for “shoulds”. You should exercise more, eat better, improve your mind. Maybe re-organize your house, clean out your closets or renovate that bathroom too.
Reference? Check!
It’s not easy finding the right man these days. And you really have to trust him if you are going to welcome him into your home.
Jack’s in the Box
Big gift arrives. Child screams with glee.
You Know the Type
There’s just no easy way to put a label on the complex modern day mom. Still, some people just can’t help themselves (Don’t they know labels are for hats and mitts?).
You Know the Type
There’s just no easy way to put a label on the complex modern day mom. Still, some people just can’t help themselves (Don’t they know labels are for hats and mitts?).
You Know the Type
There’s just no easy way to put a label on the complex modern day mom. Still, some people just can’t help themselves (Don’t they know labels are for hats and mitts?).
CEO of the Year
TO: SavvyMomFROM: 2006 CEO of the Year Award Committee
RE: Award Ceremony
Congratulations! You’ve been honoured with the 2006 CEO of the Year award. Your household and family are running like a well-oiled machine.
But we know it’s lonely at the top (wearing all those different hats) and sometimes overwhelming. After all, you were in the running for the ‘Women Who Do Too Much’ Award too!
Every good CEO knows there are a few keys to success, and so in honour of your achievements, we got some tips to start the new year off right
Please Send Elves
Dear Santa,
Thanks for your help this holiday season with the gifts and all. Now that the stuff is bought and under the tree (ahem), we hoped you might be able to help with a few things for our SavvyMoms.
Please Send Elves
Dear Santa,
Thanks for your help this holiday season with the gifts and all. Now that the stuff is bought and under the tree (ahem), we hoped you might be able to help with a few things for our SavvyMoms.
Please Send Elves
Dear Santa,
Thanks for your help this holiday season with the gifts and all. Now that the stuff is bought and under the tree (ahem), we hoped you might be able to help with a few things for our SavvyMoms.
Sans the Guilt
Not So Savvy:Tell a child that food is healthy or “good for you” with the belief that it will provide incentive to eat.
Embrace the Elements
Wind chill readings have long replaced UV ratings and “after-school” activities might as well be renamed “fun after dark”. Winter’s here.